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Keep a roof over Garima's head in Kanpur
After the loss of a second income, Garima is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇮🇳 208224, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India1,033 views
When my hours were cut in half in September, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I have two young children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working two part-time jobs, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $800 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $590
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $125
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Garima
- due date
- 2025-11-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Garima
Update from Kanpur: the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
23% there. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.
Small update. $55 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Juiz de Fora.
You're not alone, Garima. Hope you get there
Take care, Garima. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Garima.
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $590, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Saskatoon so I could bring a meal. Love from Cần Thơ!
How is Garima doing now?
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 22 people at work.
Good luck, Garima. Gave what I could, wish it was more
So sorry you're going through this, Garima. Hope you get there. Love from Coyoacán.
Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Garima. Shared it with a few friends. Take care!